Former Disney star suspected of fraud – sued for hundreds of thousands of dollars

Erik von Detten, a former Disney star, has been sued by an elderly couple aged 97 and 85 on suspicion of fraud. The couple claims they invested approximately $2.1 million in gold coins whose actual value is only $1.3 million, following von Detten's promises of special expertise in gold.

Erik von Detten, a former Disney star, has been sued by an elderly couple aged 97 and 85 on suspicion of fraud and abuse. According to the lawsuit, von Detten, who worked at the investment company Rosland Capital, presented himself as having special expertise in gold and promised to help the couple manage their retirement accounts. The couple invested approximately $2.1 million in purchasing gold coins, which they claim have an actual value of only $1.3 million – a gap of about $900,000. The company he worked for filed for bankruptcy after the lawsuit was filed against it. Representatives of von Detten have not yet responded to the allegations.